I get right to it. This is one of the most amazing places I've ever stayed in. Not only is the place itself amazing in its style, amenities, attention to detail, and quality but the host was the most accommodating and hospitable that I've ever dealt with.
If you're looking for a large space in Bangkok to relax with family, a group of friends, or with your significant other, I highly recommend this place. Its huge, especially if you book the entire house. It was just my family, wife, 2 kids and a couple of friends and the place felt empty it's so big.
The design is modern-rustic with a bit of Thai flair so expect a lot of old wood and concrete but the designer definitely knows how to create an extremely relaxing environment. Chill out in the air-conditioned living room on comfortable furniture or in the dining/kitchen room that is designed for travelers who like to cook and host a bunch of people. The kitchen connects right to the balcony where there is a large grill and a great view.
There is a lot of attention to detail, not only with the aesthetics but with the owner's effort to create a living space that focuses on comfort and peace. One of the things I loved the most was the inclusion of 'plant windows', not sure what they are called but one example was in the master bedroom, where part of the wall was a glass panel that looked into an enclosed room with several large plants lit by filtered sunlight from above. Sort of like a terrarium built into the side of the wall but just with plants. The kitchen has a much larger one with a tree growing up through it.
There is an emphasis on greenery as there are many plants throughout the house and several large plants on the balcony.
If you love to cook, the kitchen comes stocked with a stove, pots and pans, kitchen utensils and everything else you'd need if you love to cook.
I can go on and on about the house, it's that nice but I want to mention some things about the hosts.
First off, they were extremely accommodating and while I only communicated to them via messenger, they promptly responded to all requests and inquiries very quickly but they also went above and beyond to make our stay as relaxing as possible.
Second, they offered to help us get anything we needed, including fresh seafood for the grill and provided us with breakfast ingredients free and without us even having to ask.
A few last things to talk about are location, accessibility, and local attractions.
The house is right on the river and looks out directly at a beautiful pagoda. At night, it was fun sitting out on the balcony, grilling up some fresh fish and steaks and watching all of the dinner cruises go past.
The house is not far from Chinatown (10 minute walk) but in an area that is actually fairly quiet and once you're in the house you're transported to another world. One thing I will say is that if you're coming to just chill in the house, I recommend bringing whatever you can as far as groceries and supplies. There is a small 7-11 nearby but the closest supermarkets are not in walking distance. The hosts did offer to get us what we needed but we still went out to get supplies and it was a 20-minute taxi to the nearest Tesco/Lotus.
We didn't drive a car so not sure about parking. Took a grab taxi and once we got close the host talked to the driver to get us to the location.
All in all, it was the best experience I've had at an Airbnb. The price is more than fair for the space and when I compared it to getting multiple rooms at resort/hotel on the river, this house was actually considerably cheaper. The quality is on the same level as a 5 star hotel but its a fully furnished house.
I will definitely be staying here again the next time I want to have a relaxing stay without leaving Bangkok.